Basic Rules of IHL: Distinction, Proportionality, Precaution – Inioluwa Olaposi
Basic Rules of IHL (International Humanitarian Law) The basic rules of International Humanitarian Law are distinction, proportionality, precaution and the prohibition on the infliction of unnecessary suffering. These rules strike a balance between military necessity and respect for humanity in situations of armed conflict. Understanding IHL requires appreciating its basic rules. IHL does not proscribe […]
IHL and International Human Rights Law (IHRL) – Inioluwa Olaposi
IHL and IHRL International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Right Law (IHRL) are both branches of public international law that seek to protect the lives and dignity of people. Though IHL and IHRL or human rights law are similar on certain grounds, they are also distinct. IHL is different from human rights in origin, […]
History and Emergence of modern International Humanitarian Law (IHL) – Inioluwa Olaposi
The History and Emergence of modern IHL International Humanitarian Law has an ancient history that can be traced to diverse historical practices and documents. Many ancient societies had their own customs for conducting war, including the Papuans, Persians, Sumerians, Greeks, and Romans. For example, the Indian epic Mahabharata (c. 400 BC) prohibited killing a surrendered […]
Introduction to International Humanitarian Law: Law of War – Inioluwa Olaposi
Introduction to International Humanitarian Law International Humanitarian Law is a branch of International Law that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to protect civilians and persons no longer participating in hostilities, and restrict the means and methods of warfare. War is close in age to human association. From conflicts caused by disputes over territorial boundaries, to crisis […]
The Concept of Stateless Persons in International Law; Their Rights, Duties and Obligations – Anijah Gideon
The Concept of Stateless Persons in International Law; Their Rights, Duties and Obligations Introduction A quick glance at the topic of this article and one would begin to wonder what exactly the writer means by Stateless Persons/Persons of Undetermined Nationality. How can one be without a state [in this context, a country], and how can […]
NATO: An Overview of the Intergovernmental Organization – Rofiat Popoola
NATO: An Overview of the Intergovernmental Organization Introduction In the ever-changing topography of international politics and security, one organization (NATO) rouses as a citadel of political cooperation and democratic partnership. Its tentacles have transcended the troubled shores of the North Atlantic region leaving in its wake a dignified cornerstone for the study of international security […]
Identifying the Differences Between the Nigerian and American Electoral System – Precious Adewunmi
Identifying the Differences Between the Nigerian and American Electoral System Introduction Democracy as a concept has been adopted by several countries all over the world, it equally has pillars that makes it operational. Democracy helps to inform the decisions reached through electoral systems. A democratic system is fully established when free and fair elections take […]
Overview of the International Court of Justice ICJ ( History, Cases) – Victor Odii
Overview of the International Court of Justice The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of United Nations (UN). Alternatively referred to as a “peace court”, the ICJ has played active roles in maintaining peace on international level, by settling disputes brought before it by member States, in accordance with international law, […]
Standing Before the ICJ: Erga Omnes Partes Obligations and Actio Popularis – Inioluwa Olaposi
Standing Before the International Court of Justice: Erga Omnes Partes Obligations and Actio Popularis Legal standing, or locus standi, refers to the right or capacity to bring an action or to appear in a court.[1] It is a common thread of judicial requirement in both national and international law spanning across the legal practice of […]
Juxtaposing Use of Force and Negotiation as an Approach to International Dispute Resolution – Cosmas C. Okwumuo
Juxtaposing Use of Force and Negotiation as an Approach to International Dispute Resolution Introduction Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter 1945 prohibits the use of threat or force by states in international relations. This prohibition is, however, subject to an exception of self-defence in Article 51 of the Charter. Thus, states may resort to […]